KIDS
- February 1:
Cuentos del Arbol at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Sing along with this bilingual musical drawn from Spanish and Latin-American folklore. The centerpiece of all the stories is a tree that has sheltered countless characters over the years. 6:30 p.m; $11 child, $16 adult; 50 Mark West Springs Rd.; (707) 546-3600. - February 13 :
Valentines Day Party for Kids
Learn how to create beautiful Valentines and chocolate lollipops that can be given as gifts. The party includes music, cookies and cocoa. 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.; $25 for members and $30 non-members. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma; (707) 938-4626.
EVENTS
- February 3:
Erik Davis at the Sonoma County Museum
Culture critic Erik Davis explores our state in his new book The Visionary State: A Journey Through California's
- February 19 to 20 :
View the Amgen Tour of California
The Amgen Tour of California is one of the most anticipated professional cycling races in the United States, attracting more than a million spectators. Santa Rosa is the only city on the tour that has both a finish and a start. On February 19, Stage One goes from Sausalito to Santa Rosa. Stage Two on February 20 starts in Santa Rosa and ends in Sacramento. Spectators are invited to stake their claim along the race route and cheer as some of the world’s top cyclists (many of them Tour de France competitors) whiz by. Free. (213) 742-7576. - February 23 to 25 :
16th Annual Tattoos & Blues
Three days of tattooing and body piercing by some of the worlds finest artists. Competitions, seminars, live blues music, circus acts, and fine foods. Held at the Flamingo Resort. Starting at 11 a.m.; $25/day or $45/weekend; at 2777 4th St. (at Farmer’s Lane), Santa Rosa. (530) 842-6100. - February 24 :
The Occupation of Alcatraz and Indian Activism
This lecture focuses on The Occupation of Alcatraz and Indian Activism. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m; Donations appreciated; California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa. (707) 579-3004. - February 24 :
The Sweetheart Ball
An wonderful evening of dining and dancing, live and silent auctions, and the opportunity to support and celebrate the work of the Volunteer Center in Sonoma County. $150. Grace Pavillion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa (707) 573-3399, ext. 103
MUSIC and STAGE
- February 13 :
Billy Collins at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Billy Collins is an American phenomenon. No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad popular appeal. His readings are usually standing room only, and his audience includes people of all backgrounds and age groups. 8 p.m.; $49, $35, $20; at 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa. (707) 546-3600. - February 14 :
Dolly Parton
Wells Fargo Center presents Dolly Parton at the Grace Pavillion. - - SOLD OUT - February 14 :
Storytime for Grownups
This is spoken word series in which an eclectic mix of creative people share their stories around a specific theme. (Six people, six stories, 10 minutes each.) Storytime for Grownups launches on Valentine’s Day, with the theme: love, loss, lust and romance. The event moves to the second Saturday of each month beginning in March. 7:30. $10 donation requested. Wine and “small bites.” 1965 Gravenstein Highway South, Sebastopol. (The event is inside a converted dairy barn on a private ranch one mile south of downtown Sebastopol.) For more info. contact: storytimeforgrownups@yahoo.com - February 18 :
Gershwin on Broadway at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
You'll thrill to the music of Gershwin and all the great show tunes he composed for Broadway. From "Rhapsody in Blue" to selections from Porgy and Bess, solo pianist Leon Bates and star vocalists La-Rose Saxon and Cedric Cannon will bring you to your feet. Asher Raboy leads the Santa Rosa Symphony in this high-style celebration of one of America's favorite composers. 3 p.m.; $70, $52, $42, $30; at 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa; (707) 546-3600. - February 24 :
Early Romantics Festival, Concert Two
Mack McCray, piano with the Santa Rosa Symphony Chamber Players in an All-Mendelssohn Program: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor Sextet for Piano and Strings Songs Without Words. : 5:30 p.m ; $31 and $23; Sonoma Country Day School, Jackson Theater, 4400 Day School Place, Santa Rosa. (707) 546-8742.
FOOD AND WINE
- February 3 :
The Pulsators featuring Tommy Tutone
The Pulsators featuring Tommy Tutone will perform at a fundraiser to benefit Jack London and Piner-Olivet Charter School. There will be a silent and a live auction plus a crab feed with fresh cracked crab, pasta, salad, bread, soft drinks and dessert. Bar drinks available. 6:30 pm to midnight. $45. Finley Auditorium, 2060 West College Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 494-2834. - February 10 and 11 :
Healdsburg Winery Walk "Heart and Sole"
In the "Heart" of Downtown Healdsburg and just in time for the Valentine's Weekend, sip specially selected wines, reserve bottlings, new releases and small lot wines as you stroll ("Sole") from tasting room to tasting room following the Healdsburg Winery Walk footprint. Includes food and wine pairings, live entertainment and more. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $25 per person & purchased in advance; (707) 523-3728. - February 24 and 25 :
The Olive Festival Passport Weekend
The Olive Festival Finale event. Featuring venues throughout Sonoma Valley, showcasing the Sonoma Artisan experience. Enjoy local olives and olive oils, food prepared by local chefs, premium wines, art, entertainment and more. Passport includes entry to all participating venues for two days, wine and food tastings. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call for prices. (707) 996-1090.